How much do you think great form improves rev rate?

[Ball99999]

Often I'm a mess, but sometimes I'll get into a zone where I remember to do everything right (except my release, of course). I push off with my 3rd step, get a nice slide, nice follow through, perfectly balanced body with my head over where the ball is launched (like leaning to the right) and I can feel more power and accuracy. I am wondering if that will translate into more revs/hook though?

[BoomGoesTheDynomite]

In my experience form doesn't have too much effect on your rev rate. It is mostly your release and follow through. And just out of curiosity why do you push off on your third step? Most places teach to push off with your first step. You might think about shortening your approach. It could help you become more consistent.

[Bahshay]

Yes, it will increase rev rate, though I can't say how much (certainly won't take you from stroker to cranker though).

Mark Baker's teaching philosophy is that he almost never fixes a release. He fixes everything leading up to the release, and the release fixes itself naturally.

If you don't know of him, Mark is a Top 100 rated coach who coaches or has coached many of the big names on the PBA Tour, including Fagan, Barnes, Tommy Jones, and Kouvuniemi, off the top of my head. His recent book, The Game Changer, is a great read.

[Bahshay]

In my experience form doesn't have too much effect on your rev rate. It is mostly your release and follow through. And just out of curiosity why do you push off on your third step? Most places teach to push off with your first step. You might think about shortening your approach. It could help you become more consistent.

Third step in a 4 step approach is a power step. This is a push into the slide. Creating ball speed with your legs instead of your arm is critical to consistent shot making.